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Drivers Log.(News)(Product/service evaluation)
VAUGHN: Since our family vacation was to be interrupted when I had to depart midway through for the NASCAR race in Sears Point, we took two cars. I chose a Tribeca to complement our Volkswagen Eurovan so we could pile in all 80,000 pounds of gear for the long haul up Highway 395 from Los Angeles to the Eastern Sierra. Plus, the Bay Area motel where I had a reservation sounded a little flaky over the phone, and I wanted a car I could comfortably sleep in right there in the Sears Point paddock. There were no such problems. And no problems with the Tribeca, either.
I put about 1500 miles on it-and never saw the new front end the whole time I was driving. Half the reason Subaru redid this Tribeca only two years into the car's model cycle was that the front-end styling was so "controversial.'' Okay, let's just say it was ugly-and Subaru had to fix it quick.
You can barely feel the extra 600 cc of displacement in the new 3.6-liter flat-six. The added 11 hp didn't feel like much. The 256 hp have 4190 pounds to haul, not counting all the gear inside. But what in this class really knocks your socks off? This is not a socks-knocking-off class. It's the replacement for the minivan class.
My assessment of the handling has not changed since the new Tribeca's intro a couple of months ago ("Tri, Tri Again,'' AW, June 4). It is still "good to adequate'' like most crossovers, but it's not nearly as crisp and lively as the Subaru reps said it would be over ...
- Sonoma, Napa Wineries to be Featured at 'New' Sears Point Raceway.
- Press release article from: Business Wire January 30, 2002 700+ words
...at raceways around the country, and Sears Point Raceway has recognized the need. To that end, Sears Point Raceway will introduce its "Preferred...still find the standard amenities at Sears Point Raceway, but they will also be offered...
- Sears Point Raceway Challenges Krasnansky Statements -- Identifies Distortions,...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 13, 1998 700+ words
...Calif., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Sears Point Raceway President Steve Page today challenged...press that incorrectly suggests that Sears Point Raceway could be shut down because it...Mr. Krasnansky is absolutely wrong. Sears Point Raceway is not in danger of being shut...
- Sears Point Raceway Challenges Krasnansky Statements -- Identifies Distortions,...
- Press release article from: Business Wire August 12, 1998 700+ words
...BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 1998--Sears Point Raceway President Steve Page today challenged...press that incorrectly suggests that Sears Point Raceway could be shut down because it...Mr. Krasnansky is absolutely wrong. Sears Point Raceway is not in danger of being shut...
- Wine goes whine at Sears Point.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Emmons, Mark June 21, 2002 700+ words
...Spencer grumbled about Watkins Glen and Sears Point Raceway. Let's just say he's not...Tony Stewart said he prefers to keep Sears Point intact and on the stock car schedule...The winner of last year's race at Sears Point, Stewart earned the pole for Sunday...
- Over 600 Sign Petition to Limit Size Of Sears Point Raceway Expansion.
- Press release article from: Business Wire September 21, 1998 700+ words
...BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 1998-- Sears Point Yellowflag Alliance Sets Up Web Site...that advocates limited expansion of Sears Point Raceway is attracting growing grassroots support. To date, the group -- The Sears Point Yellow Flag Alliance -- has received...
- Drivers will get road tested at Sears Point.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Stevenson, Gabrielle June 21, 2001 700+ words
...turns. And they'll begin today at Sears Point Raceway during the qualifying round...Labonte finished in fourth place at Sears Point and went on to earn the season championship...racing school for a day and a half at Sears Point and I wrecked a couple of cars before...
- Sears Point testing out for NASCAR drivers.
- Newspaper article from: Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, Calif.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) April 24, 2002 700+ words
...compete on the twisting road course at Sears Point Raceway. Rudd has qualified on the...two-day test session this week at Sears Point, in advance of the Dodge/Save Mart...what it resembles when you come here to Sears Point." The course, which covers two miles...
- Sears Point no comfort zone for Marlin.
- Newspaper article from: Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, Calif.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) June 21, 2002 700+ words
...comfort zone when he ventures out to Sears Point Raceway every summer. Marlin has competed...all 13 previous Winston Cup races at Sears Point's two-mile road course but traditionally...Gordon is a three-time winner at Sears Point, and it seems only a matter of time...